Category Archives: Events

After all the winter storms and before spring really kicks in, it’s time for the annual Village Spring Clean. If you have any time free between 10am and 2pm on Saturday March 17th please come along and help make a … Continue reading →

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Why not come along and join in Woodford’s Easter Egg Hunt starting at the Memorial Hall! Chantelle Curzon and Jess Marriott are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt to raise funds for their project in India, in the summer of 2019. … Continue reading →

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Did you know Northampton had it’s own symphony orchestra? It’s an amateur orchestra that produces professional performances! Members of the orchestra are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and the orchestra performs in a number of venues in and … Continue reading →

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Come and test your general knowledge at the Woodford School FSA Quiz Night at Woodford Sports & Community Club on Friday 2nd March 2018! Tickets will be available soon. Doors open at 7pm Teams of 6 (maximum) can enter by … Continue reading →

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A new luncheon club is being launched for over 55’s in the village. Sponsored by Hinton Methodist Church, the first meeting will take place on Thursday 25th January between 12:00 noon and 1:30pm in the Memorial Hall. Tickets are £4.00 … Continue reading →

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Come and watch the start of the Boddington Vintage Association road run for vintage tractors and 4×4’s at the Football Club, 10:00am on New Year’s Eve, Sunday 31st December. Returning at around 12:00am. Drinks available!

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Forthcoming meetings on local policing police and the library. Please note that although the Library Meeting is shown as “approx 8:00pm start” it will begin immediately after the police meeting, whenever that finishes.

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Many thanks to Elizabeth Streek for details of the Methodist Church services over the coming weeks. All are welcome. Sunday 10 December – Service at 10.30 a. m Sunday 17 December – We join Upper Boddington Methodists for Family Worship … Continue reading →

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Here’s a short video from Daventry District Council about recycling at Christmas. Collections over the festive period will take place on their usual days, with the exception of Christmas Day. Households that were due a collection on that day will … Continue reading →

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On Saturday 8th December you can join in with Daventry’s Spirit of Xmas. The Daventry Lantern Parade and Spirit of Christmas event will take place on Friday 8th December 2017, with a variety of free events and activities around the … Continue reading →

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Regarding the Public Meeting on December 11th. Those concerned about the threat to the Library may be interested to see the web cast of the Northamptonshire County Council meeting at which a motion regarding closure of libraries was debated. You … Continue reading →

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Kay Coles, chair of the Parish Council, has provided an update on the planned public parish meeting on December 11th. She will be chairing the meeting, which will start with a discussion on the future of local policing. In order … Continue reading →

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Make sure you’ve got Friday 29th June 2018 in your diary. That ‘s the date set for the next Woodford Halse Regatta. And…. don’t forget… if you’ve got Christmas or New Year events coming up let the Signpost know: woodfordsignposteditor@gmail.com.

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There will be a public parish meeting to discuss the proposed changes to local policing and possible changes to the library on December 11th in the Memorial Hall. Doors open 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. Attendees will include, Parish Council … Continue reading →

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On 17th, 18th & 19th November, 10:00am to 5:00pm there will be a Christmas Studio Sale at Tews Farm, 21 High Street. Contact Jacqueline Rappaport on 07903 717247 for details, 10% of all sales go to Katherine House Hospice

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is offering a visit. If you would like to discover more about Islam, Ansar at the Banbury Mosque is holding an open day on Sunday 26th November. There will be a tour of the Mosque and talks about Islam. To … Continue reading →

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Come along this Saturday, 14th October to the Memorial Hall, between 11:00am and 2:00pm. Help to raise money for Cancer Research UK Have fun with tombola, craft stalls, Nearly New, tea, coffee and cakes and much more.

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The new season of Big Breakfasts is starting this Saturday. The dates for this round of BBs are: 7th October 2017 4th November 2017 2nd December 2017 3rd February 2018 3rd March 2018 7th April 2018 They are keeping to … Continue reading →

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October 7th : Who’s Your British Icon? Woodford School FSA are asking the local people to make and display a fab THEMED scarecrow which will be voted for by the passersby! The event will be Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th … Continue reading →

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Daventry District Forum Meeting DDF, the Daventry District Forum, works to enhance the lives of over 50’s in the district. On Wednesday 20th September, between 2:00pm and 4:00pm in the Memorial Hall, DDF will present a number of sessions on … Continue reading →

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Saturday 23 September You are invited to a Family BBQ with Mega Bouncy Castle this coming Saturday 23 September, 4.00 p.m.- 7.00 p.m. to be held in the garden at Hinton Methodist Church. Tickets £5 for a Family of 4, … Continue reading →

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Short Mat Bowling : Open Morning This Saturday. Saturday 16th September 10.00 am – 12.00 pm at Boddington Village Hall. This year the Short Mat Bowls Club celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their founding. Short Mat Bowling provides gentle exercise … Continue reading →

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Daventry District Forum Meeting DDF, the Daventry District Forum, works to enhance the lives of over 50’s in the district. On Wednesday 20th September, between 2:00pm and 4:00pm in the Memorial Hall, DDF will present a number of sessions on … Continue reading →

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The WI meet on the first tuesday of every month with interesting talks on a wide range of topics. This month’s event is on the 5th September at 7:30pm in the Memorial Hall with a talk on “Tudor Harvest Home” … Continue reading →

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Class IV Laser Therapy for You and Your Pets. Class IV Laser Therapy is claimed to relieve pain, inflammation and stiffness. Find out how this therapy the drug free, natural solution to many muscular and skeletal conditions such as arthritis … Continue reading →

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2017-18 Programme Now Available. Here’s the 2017-18 programme for the Woodford Halse History Society. There are plenty of interesting sessions on everything from local radio to Stowe House, and from controversial Northampton MP Charles Bradlaugh to the even more controversial … Continue reading →

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Thursday July 27th 7:00pm to 9:00pm The Woodford Halse Academy Swimming Pool (whasp) fund raising team is running a Joules Serconds Sale at the Social Club on Thursday 27th July. Tickets (£4) are available from Village Meats or the WHASP … Continue reading →

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No, Not Henley, It’s Here! A rare photo of boats assembling on the Cherwell by the Kitchen Lane Bridge prior to last year’s race….. What do you mean, Fake News???? Don’t forget the village’s fun event this evening. It all … Continue reading →

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Friday 5:00pm to 9:00pm Don’t forget that Station Road will be closed between Parsons Street and Cherwell Terrace for the annual Village Regatta on Friday 30th June between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Castle Road and Cherwell Terrace will still be open. … Continue reading →

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For Next Friday’s Regatta. Don’t forget to put next Friday’s fun event in your diary. Lots of fun for all the family! Watch out for the “Anything Goes” racers in their two and four man “boats”, have a drink, have … Continue reading →

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WOODFORD HALSE SOCIAL CLUB Beeer Festival June 9th & 10th Classic Car and Motorcycle meet June 10th Model Railway open day June 10th Many new beers and ales on offer with finger foods and snacks, 12PM till late, Plenty of … Continue reading →

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It’s the annual village regatta on 30th June! Six o’clock for two great races and Woodford’s fantastic street fayre. If you don’t know what to expect have a look at these pictures from last year’s event. There’s still time book … Continue reading →

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Local residents will join forces in a charity “Yogathon” on Sunday 18th June, to raise vital funds for the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) East Africa Crisis Appeal. Led by local Yoga Teacher, Sian of Serendipity Yogi’s, participants will join in … Continue reading →

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Here are some more details on the Funding Fair at Towceseter Rasecourse on 6th June. A chance for community groups to meet with funders. Find out how you could get grants for your project or group. Funding Fair Programme Here’s … Continue reading →

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Meetings for Dementia Sufferers & Carers Daventry & District Memory Café runs events for dementia sufferes and for those that care for them. For people with Dementia: Meetings at the Abbey Centre, Market Square, Daventry NN11 4XG. All these meetings … Continue reading →

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Here are details of services over Easter at local churches… (These details have been pulled together from various local church web sites, if more is known, or these have been updated please email woodfordsignposteditor@gmail.com.) Church of England. St Mary’s Woodford … Continue reading →

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This year’s Parish Meeting will take place on Tuesday April 25th at 7:00pm in the Memorial Hall. The Annual Parish Meeting is for the Council (and other local groups) to report back to the electorate on what has been acheived … Continue reading →

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Coffee & Cakes for Brain Tumour Research Come along and wear your favourite hat for coffee & cakes in the Dryden Hall on Sunday 2nd April in aid of research into brain tumours. 1:30 to 4:30. Music from the ’40’s … Continue reading →

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Come and help with the village spring clean! The great village Spring Clean starts on Saturday March 18th at 10 am. Meet in the Social Club car park and come along and help remove some of the litter that none … Continue reading →

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On the 4th March, Nicola Wise is holding a tea/coffee and cake morning in the Memorial Hall to raise money for Dementia UK. This will be from 10-12. She will also be holding a raffle and was wandering if anybody … Continue reading →

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ANNUAL CROSS COUNTRY EVENT – WOODFORD HALSE CE PRIMARY ACADEMY The Annual County Cross Country Event will take place at Woodford’s school on Wednesday 15th March 2017 from 3:45pm – 6:00pm. This popular event has grown over the years and … Continue reading →

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Dickens & Snowdrops Two nearby events coming soon… (click on the pictures for details) 15th February Byfield WI presents a magical evening with a talk from Ian Keable about How Charles Dickens Became a Magician” together with demonstrations of … Continue reading →

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ART CLASSES WINTER TERM 2017 Art club is now enrolling for the winter term next which starts next week. There are two groups of sessions, tutored and untutored. Whether you’re a total beginner or you already paint but would like … Continue reading →

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Woodford Halse Baby & Toddler Group is planning to run a fund raiser to help keep the group going and to help replace broken/old toys. On Saturday 21st January 2017 they will be holding the event in the Dryden Hall. … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY 17th DEC 8.30pm – FLEUR DE LYS CHRISTMAS PARTY EVERYONE WELCOME Come and join us! Look out your posh frocks and black tie (optional) and come and start the Festive Season with a cocktail or two and swing music … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the on-line edition of your full colour, 6 page, What’s On in Woodford for December & January. You should be getting your printed copy soon. The big news this month is … Continue reading →

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The Blossom Shop are holding a Christmas Flower Workshop on 4th December, 10am to 4pm. This will be a hands-on workshop that lets you create your own door wreath and table decoration to take home. Why not get a few … Continue reading →

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& the theme is… CHRISTMAS! Saturday 3rd December 2 – 4pm – Dryden Hall, Woodford Halse. This event is open to the public – please invite all friends and family along. There will also be games and a raffle stall … Continue reading →

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Memorial Hall – Tonight at 7:00 Don’t forget the meeting tonight. Kay Coles, Chairman of Woodford Parish Council has called the public meeting above, to provide the latest update on the Woodford Halse Embankment and its use as a village … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford for November 2016. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local … Continue reading →

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Have you got a question for our PCSO? Drop in to Woodford Halse Library on the listed dates to speak to PCSO Carl Barton about any issues you might be having, or any questions you need answering. The first police … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford for October 2016. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local … Continue reading →

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The good, the bad and the ugly… scarecrows! Thanks to the fabulous turn-out last year, we have decided to have another scarecrow event. This year, it is in aid of Woodford Halse CofE School FSA. We are asking the local … Continue reading →

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Support Syrian & Tanzanian Kids Sian Dorward of Serendipity Yogis is planning a charity Yogathon on 27th November, from 2-5pm at the Memorial Hall in support of two kids charities:- The Great Rafiki Tanga – a charity set up to … Continue reading →

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A Useful Suggestion ….. In order to vote in national and local elections you need to be registered to vote. You may have had a form recently, inviting you to check your registration. If you are not already registered to … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford for September 2016. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local … Continue reading →

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50 Years Since Woodford’s Passenger Trains Saturday the 3rd of September will be the 50th anniversary of the last scheduled passenger train to leave Woodford Halse Railway Station. To mark this anniversary the Village Archive will be showing a collection … Continue reading →

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Roll Up For the 17th Annual Flower, Produce and Craft Show Saturday, September 3rd 2016 at The Memorial Hall, Station Road, Woodford Halse. Set Up for Entrants 11am to 12 Noon. Judging 12 to 1pm. Open for Public Viewing 1pm … Continue reading →

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With the new series of Stricly Come Dancing about to start when could be a better time to unleash your inner urge for sequinned strutting? Richard & Jennie Funnell of Dance-Addiction are starting a new Ballroom Dancing Class at Woodford … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford for June 2016. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local … Continue reading →

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Today & Saturday at The Social Club Not sure how this slipped past me but if you’d like the chance to try some different beers, here’s your opportunity. Opening times Friday 17th June 1.00pm -11.30pm. Saturday 18th June 12.00 midday … Continue reading →

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On Wednesday 6th July the Garden Club is visiting Cramden Nursery (pelagonium and geranium specialists.) Members can attend free and visitors can also attend for £2.00. Numbers are limited to 30 and places will be allocated on a first come … Continue reading →

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Watch Out For Bikes The Aviva Women’s Tour will pass through Daventry District on Sunday 19th June. If you’re a fan you might want to see the event or take part in some of the event’s Daventry has planned. If … Continue reading →

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2016’s Fun Filled Regatta Is All About The Movies Make sure you come along for an evening’s fun on June 24th at 6:30pm in Station Road. This year’s theme is “The Movies” and there are bound to be some creative … Continue reading →

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In or Out, You Can Only Vote If You Are Registered….. The deadline for registrations for the forthcoming EU Referendum vote is that applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight TODAY. You can … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford for June 2016. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local … Continue reading →

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Yes or No? This is the notice of the location of polling stations for the referendum which will take place on June 23rd on the question: Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the … Continue reading →

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Your chance to hear both sides of the argument and to put your questions to those in favour of staying in and in favour of leaving the EU…… Daventry is hosting an EU Referendum Debate on Thursday 2nd June 2016 … Continue reading →

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The Parish Council has been successful in getting the Northamptonshire County Council (NCC), Flood and Water Management Team to look at Woodford’s flooding problems. NCC has a small amount of funding to undertake a more detailed assessment of the flood … Continue reading →

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Yes or No? This is the formal notice for the referendum which will take place on June 23rd on the question: Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union? This notice includes … Continue reading →

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In or Out, You Can Only Vote If You Are Registered….. The deadline for registrations for the forthcoming EU Referendum vote is that applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday, 7 … Continue reading →

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It’s The 10th Anniversary Woodford Halse Charity Dog Show Come along and enjoy yourselves while supporting Dogs For Good, the charity that trains assistance dogs, community dogs and helps families with their pet dogs. This year’s event takes place on … Continue reading →

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Tea, Biscuits and Leave the EU? 21 May : 1pm – 4.30 pm at Woodford Halse Social Club LEAVE the EU : an Information Afternoon Refreshments and special guest Chris Heaton Harris MP for Daventry. If you are undecided this … Continue reading →

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26th April 2016, Memorial Hall, 7:00pm Don’t forget this year’s Parish Meeting where the Parish Council, District and County Council and local groups can report back to the village on their activities. The event on Tuesday 26th April is open … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford for May 2016. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local … Continue reading →

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Funding Fair at Towcester Racecourse: 10th May Here’s some more details on the Funding Fair mentioned in our earlier post. Here are details of the presentations to be given and a schedule of presentations. If you are a member of … Continue reading →

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26th April 2016, Memorial Hall, 7:00pm Each year the there is a Parish Meeting where the Parish Council, District and County Council and local groups can report back to the village on their activities. This year’s event is on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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June 11th Woodford Country Fair and Classic Vehicle Rally- one will definitely be amused! The Woodford Country Fair Committee is already getting into the royal spirit as they make preparations for this year’s Country Fair and Classic Vehicle Rally. All … Continue reading →

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Sian of Serendipity Yogi’s is offering a series of yoga classes in Woodford. Serendipity Yogi’s will run Hatha and Vinyasa classes in Woodford Halse, and private tuition in the surrounding area. Classes will be at the Memorial Hall, Woodford Halse, … Continue reading →

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Funding Fair at Towcester Racecourse: 1oth May Daventry Vounteer Centre, Daventry District Council, South Northants District Council and the South Northants Volunteer Bureau are joining forces and hosting a funding fair for local groups. Come along between 10:00am and 3:00pm … Continue reading →

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3rd May in the Co-op Car Park The Northampton Association for the Blind is bringing its Mobile Sight Centre to village locations in Northamptonshire in a series of Village Roadshows. The Mobile Sight Centre will be situated in in WOODFORD … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford for April 2016. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local … Continue reading →

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Summer Regatta & Street Fair : Friday June 24th This year’s theme is … THE MOVIES The boat building team are ready to start building so get your booking in for your chance to take part. This year’s categories:- 4 … Continue reading →

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Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd May for St. Mary’s Church Don’t miss a unique opportunity to come and stroll around The Mill House garden over the May Day Bank Holiday. The garden is at its best in spring: you will … Continue reading →

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Carl Barton, our PCSO, has passed on the following advice…. “Woodford Halse Primary school will be hoisting their annual cross country event on Wednesday 9th March from 4pm until 5.30pm. The event is county wide and will have around 600 … Continue reading →

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Traffic Warning March 9th The Annual Cross Country event will take place at the school on Wednesday 9th March from 3.00pm – 6.00pm. Everything will be done to avoid any major disruption but because of the number of people attending … Continue reading →

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Tim Williams Invites You….. Hi Everyone, Meteorologically speaking, today is the first day of Spring (apparently!). As far as I can see from my office window with mist and drizzle obscuring my view, winter’s still very much in evidence. However, … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford for March 2016. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford for February 2016. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local … Continue reading →

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New Sessions For Winter 2016 The Art Classes have been so successful that there is going to be a second, untutored session on a Friday where people can just turn up for & hopefully learn from each other. See the … Continue reading →

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Details Available Now Woodford and Hinton WI have a busy programme of interesting talks planned for the coming year covering everything from 30 years in the business of Coach Tours to an insight into Easter in Tudor times. Find out … Continue reading →

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COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT Our PCSO, Carl Barton, is trying to get a Community Speed Watch scheme launched in Woodford Halse. Motorist who speed through residential neighbourhoods are often unaware of the impact drivers exceeding the speed limit … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford for December 2015 and January 2016. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact … Continue reading →

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Chances To Catch The Man In Red! First it was the Country Park, now he’s coming to Woodford… Catch Santa at the Woodford Halse Christmas Fayre on 28th November or see him on his way through the village on December … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Stop on December 22nd. Here’s a chance for kids to visit Santa as he stops off at the Visitor Centre in Daventry Park on Tuesday 22nd December 2015 from 10.00am until Midday. Call 01327 871100 to book – limited … Continue reading →

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Fun Events & Open To All The Social Club is holding a series of events over the Christmas period and the club will be open to all between 26th December and 1st January. Check out some of the fun available … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the November on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local suppliers plus … Continue reading →

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We’re keen to cut down dog fouling in the village. Carl Barton our PCSO is holding an event tomorrow to help. On Friday 9th October he will be holding “The Big Scoop” event outside the Co-op in the mobile police … Continue reading →

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October 3rd: Marcus Bonfanti / Grainne Duffy at the Blues Club Another great evening for blues fans at the Social Club, October at 7:30pm. Tickets from Eventbrite and check out the bands here:- Marcus Bonfanti Grainne Duffy

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Woodford’s Scarecrow Weekend: October 10 & 11. Join in with your scarecrow or just have fun hunting down all the heroes and villains that will be lurking around Woodford. Find out how to take part by making your own scarecrow … Continue reading →

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Sundays at the Social Club Woodford’s own car boot sale will take place on the car park at the rear of the Social Club (indoors if wet) on alternate Sundays from September 13th. Set up for sellers from 10:30am. Cars … Continue reading →

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Advice That Comes To You Village Networks is a service from the South Northants Volunteer Bureau to bring advice on health and well being, welfare benefits, money and debt, and heating bills to the villages of Northamptonshire. Their advice van … Continue reading →

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2015/16 Progamme Details The Woodford Halse History Society meets monthly from September to April with talks on many different aspects of local history. You can download the latest programme with everything from Canons Ashby Scandals to Northamptonshire’s flying VC. Individual … Continue reading →

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Come And Try Short Mat Bowling This Saturday Your local short mat indoor bowling Club is holding an Open Day this Saturday 5th September at the Dryden Hall, from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. Everyone of all ages is invited to come along and … Continue reading →

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Saturday 12th September : 10:00am to 5:00pm Come along and join in with a family treasure hunt around the village, music and children’s activities, and a bell ringing demonstration with a chance to have a go yourself. All free and … Continue reading →

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Woodford WI Hosts The Closet’s Show Tuesday 1st September 7:30pm in the Memorial Hall Come along and see the autumn and winter collection from The Closet in Daventry as well as accessories, perfumes and a range of cosmetics. All are … Continue reading →

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Hinton Methodist Church : Tuesday 22nd September at 7.00pm. Hinton Methodists invite Woodford Halse Villagers with their friends and family for a Harvest Songs of Praise evening. Rev Lin Francis will be leading the event for us and we will … Continue reading →

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Latest On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the September on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local suppliers plus … Continue reading →

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Sunday 26th July, 12:00 o’clock. Northampton Battlefields Society is organising a battlefield walk to explore the site of the Battle of Edgcote on Sunday 26th July, the 546th anniversary of the battle. The walk will start at the Griffin Inn … Continue reading →

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24th June 2016 Who needs Henley when you could have Woodford? It may be the first day of the Henley Regatta but that will be a mere shadow of the splendour of our own event on the Cherwell. Why not … Continue reading →

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July-August Edition On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the July / August on-line edition of What’s On in Woodford. You should be getting your printed copy soon. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and … Continue reading →

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Details of the road closure for this evening’s Regatta and Street Fair. Station Road will be closed from Bobby’s newsagents (corner of Cherwell Terrace) to the toilets (corner of Quinton Lane and Parsons Street). Parsons Street and Cherwell Terrace will … Continue reading →

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Are you hanging up your stocking on the wall? It’s the time that every Santa has a ball! Don’t forget tomorrow is Christmas and what better festive sport than a boat race? The Woodford Regatta Festivities start at 6:00, so … Continue reading →

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More News From The Planning Group Bob Snedker, Chairman of Woodford-cum-Membris Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, has provided an update…. The village has now managed to gain a grant of £4,775 to assist us in creating the Neighbourhood Plan. This means … Continue reading →

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June Edition On-Line & Coming to You Soon Here is the June edition of What’s On in Woodford. All the usual features with coming events, handy contact numbers and local suppliers plus in this month:- What’s This Beer Festival All … Continue reading →

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June, July & August Come along and meet your PCSO to discuss local concerns or get crime prevention advice. Woodford Halse Library 3:30 to 4:30pm Thursday 25th June Thursday 30th July Thursday 25th August PCSO Surgeries Flyer

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As part of the Woodford Halse Country Fair on Saturday 6th June there is an afternoon of live music in the stable area along with the BBQ and Beer Festival. To start the proceedings, local band “Behind the Settee” will … Continue reading →

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Social Club 19th – 21st June Celebrating local ales, Woodford’s Beer Festival at the Social Club will feature beer from our own local brewery Gun Dog Ales and, it is planned, other breweries from the surrounding area. There will be … Continue reading →

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Daventry Brass in Concert on Friday 24 April 2015 at 7.30pm at The Community Centre, Ashby Road, Daventry Come and listen to local musicians playing a whole world of music. See poster for more details. Daventry Brass Poster

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Great Central Railway Commemorates Woodford Shed Closure Anniversary The weekend of the 13th and 14th of June marks 50 years since the closure of the Woodford Halse locomotive shed. As Gary Denby advises (see below) it is planned to organise … Continue reading →

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Friday, June 26th at 6:30pm. Put it in your diary now – Woodford’s regular piece of summer fun! And the theme for this year is (HO! HO! HO!)…… CHRISTMAS IN JUNE! New for this year: race for veteran boats. Plus … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget that the Annual Cross Country event will take place at the school on Wednesday 18th March from 3.45pm – 6.00pm. Everything will be done to avoid any major disruption but because of the number of people attending the … Continue reading →

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Lets Get Quizicle! Solden Hill House, the independent residential home providing care, support and training for adults with learning disabilities, is holding a fundraising quiz on April 24th. The quiz starts at 7pm so arrive by 6:30 at the Memorial … Continue reading →

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Tim Williams Invites You To Breakfast on Saturday This coming Saturday – 7th March – is your penultimate chance to grab a fabulous BIG BREAKFAST this season. There will be just one more on Saturday 4th April, then we put … Continue reading →

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We’ve added a page covering the activities of the Woodford & Hinton WI. You can find it here, linked to their entry in the Local Organisations / Social Clubs page of the site.together with details of their forthcoming meetings (also … Continue reading →

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Northampton’s Very Own Symphony Orchestra Did you know that Northampton has its very own symphony orchestra – an amateur orchestra that produces professional performances? Members of the orchestra are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and the orchestra performs … Continue reading →

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Watch Out On Wednesday 18th March Woodford Halse is playing host again this year to the Northamtonshire Schools Cross-Country event. Races will take place between 3:45pm and 6:00pm on Wednesday 18th March. In previous years around 1000 children from 40 … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Elvis Shmelvis at The Woodford Tandoori Cottage. Sunday 15th March and Woodford Tandoori is offering curry and The King. Phone to book your seat : 01327 261591 and find out more about Elvis Shmelvis and the Woodford Tandoori … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget Next Week’s Blues Club Event At the Great Central, Woodford Halse, Northants on Sat 28th Feb – here is a little about James… an outstanding performer who is kicking the night off …. and Sam Kelly’s Station House. … Continue reading →

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Boddington Vintage Association Evening of Films Boddington Vintage Association are holding a vintage film evening at Woodford Football Club on 29th March starting at 7:30pm. Short films on a variety of topics. For more information contact Brian Stillwell on 01326 … Continue reading →

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Charity Fund Raiser for Alzheimer’s The Chair of Daventry District Council is promoting a Quiz Night in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. Put in a team of four for £15 on Friday 27th February in Daventry and help the fight … Continue reading →

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Library Sessions & Street Stories Update We’ve made a couple of changes to the “Stories of our Streets” page to include Manor Road, Manor Close and Jubilee Gardens omitted previously (apologies to residents!) and to correct a couple of typos. … Continue reading →

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Meeting on School Parking There will be a meeting at Woodford Halse School in the conference room on Tuesday January 27th at 9.15 to discuss parking along the school route. Parents are welcome. Councillors, our local PCSO and the highways warden … Continue reading →

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Have You Ever Thought About Becoming A District Councillor? Daventry District Council is hosting an open evening to help people find out about what is involved in becoming a District Councillor. You can go along on Tuesday February 6th and … Continue reading →

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Elvis Shmelvis at The Woodford Tandoori Cottage. Thursday 12th February is the day for a little more curry and a little less conversation… Phone to book your seat : 01327 261591 and find out more about Elvis Shmelvis and the … Continue reading →

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6th June for this year’s Country Fair The Country Fair is always a great event (See pictures from 2013 here) so put the date in your diary for this year’s. 1:00pm to 8:00pm Follow news of the Fair on Facebook. … Continue reading →

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Craft, Rhymes, IT & More! As well as the Local History sessions on Sunday afternoons (see here), we thought you’d like to know about these events and activities taking place at the Library….. Free Tablet and Laptop Help sessions are … Continue reading →

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Free Sessions in Woodford’s Library Interested in learning more about the local history of Woodford Halse, Hinton and West Farndon? Why not come along for a series of sessions at Woodford’s Library? Starting this Sunday (11th January), the sessions will … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year All! Tim Williams has sent a somewhat belated reminder about the first Big Breakfast of the New Year at Byfield. This is an absolute MUST for your New Year calendar – so, get along on this coming Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Photo Archive On Display The Woodford Halse & Hinton Photo Archive will be exhibiting some of their collection of old photographs of the village on December 27th in the Social Club. Why not go along and see something of how … Continue reading →

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Social Club : Saturday 20th December The annual Woodford School FSA Christmas Family Disco will be held at the Woodford Woodford Halse Social Club on Saturday 20th December. They promise awesome tunes, licenced bar, hot & cold refreshments and, of … Continue reading →

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The Fleur : 26th December at 8:00pm Local band Rhythm Street are live at the Fleur on Boxing Day. Go and work off that turkey with a post-Xmas bop. See their event details on Facebook, see the band’s web site … Continue reading →

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The Woodford Halse Model Railway – a model of Woodford’s railway as it was in the days of steam – will be open to the general public on Sunday the 28th of December from 1pm till 9pm. Admission is free … Continue reading →

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Dryden Hall Veranda Refurbishment. Work is going ahead to improve the Dryden Hall veranda. Electrical work will start on Friday 21 November and Styleglaze will be on-site dealing with glazing from Monday 24th November. As a result, the hall will … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Sunday Horse Parade : Sunday 9th November This Sunday, there will be around 16 horses and riders taking a route around Woodford to pay respects to the animals that fell in military service in the 1st World War. Over one million … Continue reading →

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Byfield’s Saturday Breakfast For The Holy Cross Action Project Tim Williams let us have this reminder for the Big Breakfast on November 1st…. “So, here we go again – still great value at £6 per head for adults and £3 … Continue reading →

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Country Lifestyle Shop & Cafe Opening On November 1st, doors open to the new Harley Country Lifestyle Shop and Cafe at Harley Equestrian, Eydon Road, Woodford Halse, NN11 3RG. Come along on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of November 10 … Continue reading →

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Cancer Appeal Event Raised £360 The “Drop in For Tea” held in the home of Joe and Gill Pitt on Friday September 26th and hosted by Woodford Halse W.I. and Garden Club in aid of The Macmillan Nurses raised £360. … Continue reading →

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2014-2015 Programme of Talks & Visits Woodford’s History Society offers a fascinating series of talks over the coming months, covering everything from Scott’s last voyage to the Antarctic to a history of pantomime. Why not have a look at their … Continue reading →

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Air Ambulance Benefit Event There’s an autumn bazaar on Saturday November 15th in the Memorial Hall to benefit the Air Ambulance Service. Download the details here: Autumn Bazaar Come along and join in the fun! PLUS: CAN YOU HELP???? We’re … Continue reading →

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Fund Raising for Holy Cross Action Project : Saturday 4th October 2014. Tim Williams has asked us to promote this event, writing…. “Can you believe it? Yet another summer has been and gone and most of us have had our … Continue reading →

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Fund Raiser for the Air Ambulance Have an evening out horse racing and help raise funds for the Northamptonshire & Warwick Air Ambulance. October 14th, 7:00pm – 11:00 pm in the Dryden Hall. More details below or contact Adi at … Continue reading →

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Proceeds to the Air Ambulance Come along on Tuesday 16th September to Woodford Halse Football Club. Pop in any time between 7:00 to 9:00pm and you can:- browse and try on Boden’s five packed rails of autumn fashion chat & … Continue reading →

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Charity Disco, Armchair Keep-fit & Garden Club Annual Show On Friday, 29th August, 7:00pm to late at the Social Club, Charity Disco in aid of Make-a-Wish foundation and The Geoffrey Harris Ward (Oxford Radcliffe Hospital) with live music from Rhythmstreet … Continue reading →

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Fund Raising Ball For The Air Ambulance. Friday, 17th October at Fawsley Hall. On the 23rd of May Annabelle was walking home from school with her friend Jessica. As they made their way along a pathway adjacent to the old … Continue reading →

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Indoor Bowling Club Open Day. Come along and try indoor, short-mat, bowling! Woodford Halse Indoor Bowling Club is holding an OPEN DAY on Saturday 6th September at the DRYDEN HALL, School Street, Woodford Halse, between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm. The Club invites you … Continue reading →

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16th August Event For The Teenage Cancer Trust On the Saturday, 16th of August between 4pm and 10pm, The Woodford Family Fundraiser will take place at the Football Club. The event is in memory of Stephen Sutton who died earlier … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Sunday Procession A group of horse riders are planning to parade through Woodford on Remembrance Sunday (9th November) in honour of the War Horses. The plan is to add to the Scout Parade and then to congregate outside the … Continue reading →

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Dates For Your Diary If your idea of a night out with music isn’t watching a band on television in a football stadium then come along for some close-up, live music. Great night last night at the Social Club for … Continue reading →

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Tea Dance, Museum Exhibition & Fete There are three events coming up in Daventry to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. More details in these posters… Saturday 9th August: Tea Dance Saturday 9th August : … Continue reading →

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South Northants League Finals : 20th July Woodford Halse Cricket Club will stage the Finals of the South Northants Cricket League Division 1 and 2 Cup to be played on Sunday 20th July. The two Cup Finals will be played … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm & Put Up The Brolly! Remember there is no such thing as bad weather – only the wrong clothes. It might be a bit damp today but come along and cheer for the racers anyway. No matter what … Continue reading →

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War & Freedom Race 2014. If you’ve never been to Woodford’s Regatta you won’t know what you’ve missed, if you have, I’m sure you’ll be coming to see it on Friday. Come and join in the fun. Cheer on your … Continue reading →

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Regatta Drop Out Gives New Teams A Chance One of the four man teams for next week’s regatta has had to drop out, meaning there is a FOUR SEAT BOAT ready to go and available now. Wish that you had … Continue reading →

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27th July Meeting To Explore The Possibilities Steve Ponting runs a Facebook group with 350 members and growing. Their object is to try to get sections of the Great Central Railway reopened with three aims:- (1) for running Heritage Steam … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget Our Events Page There is always plenty going on in and around Woodford, so don’t forget to check our events page from time to time. PLEASE let us know if you have an event you’d like to feature … Continue reading →

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Great Central Blues Club – 26th July Coming to the Woodford Halse Social Club is the Great Central Blues Club and a launch night concert with Paul Lamb & The King Snakes. You can get your tickets here : https://paullamb.eventbrite.co.uk/, … Continue reading →

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WW1 Centenary Commemoration Craft Event Daventry District Council and partners are looking for support their plans to mark this centenary anniversary of World War I with various events on Saturday 9th August. These will include a Centenary Fete and Old … Continue reading →

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A Last Chance For Tickets Come & Play’s Elvis Tribute event on 4th May needs your support – they haven’t sold enough tickets yet to make this a success so sign up for an enjoyable evening and help our local … Continue reading →

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May Events from School FSA Woodford School FSA is holding a sale of end of line / discounted stock from the Joules clothing range. There will be a mix of women’s, men’s & children’s items to browse through so pop … Continue reading →

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The Come And Play Park, 1st Birthday Party. Monday April 21st, 12pm – 3pm. This isn’t a fund raiser for Come and Play, it’s purely a big party to show how grateful we are to Joanna Graham Collins, Laura Disley, … Continue reading →

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Northampton’s Symphony Orchestra Do you you have Radio Three and Classic FM on the “favorites” button of your car radio? Do you know your Aaron (Copeland) from your Elgar? Did you know that Northamptonshire has one of the UK’s leading … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready For the Hoedown? Tickets are on sale for the Come & Play Family Barn Dance on Friday 4th April, 6.30pm at the Social Club. £10 family ticket! Tickets available from any of the Come & Play team … Continue reading →

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Events Page Updated We’ve updated our Events page with some more dates for your diary. The Heritage Group are having a table top sale on Saturday 5th April and are now taking bookings at £7.50 per table in Memorial Hall … Continue reading →

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Everyone welcome at Woodford Social Club With Christmas soon upon us, that means only one thing…. It’s time for the Woodford School FSA Christmas Disco!! Come and see in the festive season with the rest of the village at this … Continue reading →

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It’s This Saturday! Don’t forget to buy your tickets for the SureStart Christmas Party – this Saturday!! Just £1 per family for entry and £1 per child to visit Father Christmas (including a present) – contact the centre for tickets. … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Christmas at St Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Woodford Halse invites everyone to join in with the Christmas celebrations at the church. There will be Christmas Carols on 22nd December at 6:00pm with music, mulled wine and mince pies. Christmas … Continue reading →

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More details on Woodford FSA’s fireworks evening (Saturday, 2nd November) & their Christmas Fair (Saturday, 30th November) are now available. You can find out more here: http://www.woodford-halse-villagesignpost.co.uk/2013/09/14/woodford-school-fsa-events/

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Support the Air Ambulance Christmas table top sale to be held on Sunday 1st December, in the Memorial Hall, 10- 3 Lots of gifts for Christmas. Hot and cold Refreshments available, including mince pies and other seasonal fayre. Free entry … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Music Local band Troy are playing at The Fleur De Lys this Saturday, 12th October from 8:30. Come along to hear their funk, soul, pop and rock with covers from the 60’s to now. Switch off your i-pod … Continue reading →

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Slugs & Festive Flowers The Garden Club has two meetings coming up in October and November that cover very different topics. Fed up with slugs devouring your dahlias? On October 7th speaker Andrew Mikolajskei explains why you should “Love that … Continue reading →

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Community Archaeology in Action October’s History Society talk is from Peter Spackman who will be presenting on the archaeology of Granslet Farm near Burton Dassett where the Feldon Archaeological Society have been excavating for the last 12 years. Tuesday 15th … Continue reading →

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Youth Club & Kids Activities Fund Raiser The Library is holding a jumble sale on Saturday 19th October to raise funds for youth club and kids craft activities in the Library. Come along between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. (And if you … Continue reading →

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Firefighters’ Charity National Car Wash There’s a charity car wash at Woodford Halse Fire Station in aid of the Firefighters Charity on Saturday 28th September between 9:30am and 1:30pm. It’s free but donations to the charity – which supports those … Continue reading →

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Woodford Halse Indoor Bowling Club Offers Open Sessions The Woodford Halse Indoor Bowling Club meets for a social game of short-mat bowling on Monday afternoons and Wednesday evenings at the Dryden Hall. Maybe you would like to give the game … Continue reading →

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Fun Events for Autumn There’s a whole series of local events coming up in support of Woodford School FSA…. Fireworks Saturday 2nd November at Woodford United Football Club. Gates open 4.30pm. Events from 5.30pm. Advance tickets are now available at … Continue reading →

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People & Pots in Medieval Northamptonshire This month’s meeting of the Woodford Halse History Society features Time Team’s pottery expert Paul Blinkhorn talking about life in medieval Northamptonshire. Paul is based in Northampton and has nearly 30 years experience of … Continue reading →

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Look back 60 years at Woodford’s Railway. Woodford Halse Model Railway club is holding an open day on 14th September from 2.00 pm to 5 .30 pm. They will be showing their model railway, a representation of the station at … Continue reading →

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Roll up for fun with Come & Play….. Two events from the Come & Play team. Have fun and help to fundraise for their swimming pool project. Friday 16th August 3-5pm Come along to our Children’s Fancy dress Disco @ … Continue reading →

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22nd September at 2:30pm. Join the Woodford-cum-Membris Heritage Group for a guided walk around your village. Meet at the Memorial Hall. Cost £2.50 per person. Places are limited so to reserve a place contact Maureen Tregonning at The Old Station … Continue reading →

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Help Raise Funds for the Heritage Centre To raise funds for the new Woodford Heritage Centre, the Woodford Halse Photographic Archive Club, is holding a table top sale on Sunday 29th September in the Memorial Hall. There will be a … Continue reading →

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Swimming Pool Fund Raiser Put the 28th September in your diary for an event on the School Field. Come & Play are holding a small live band music festival between 2 and 10pm (to be confirmed) to raise funds for … Continue reading →

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Woodford United are hosting their very own Cider Festival! Sat 27th July & Sun 28th July On Saturday, the event features football matches versus Harton United, music from Matti Fantasi at 5pm and “The Rooters” at 8pm and there will … Continue reading →

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With the recent arrival on everyone’s mind it couldn’t be a better time to announce this series of workshops for 13 to 19 year olds on issues surrounding teenage pregnancy and parenting. SureStart and Daventry Phoenix Youth Centre are presenting … Continue reading →

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Everyone Active – August 13th 2013! In partnership with local football club Woodford United FC, Everyone Active will be delivering a FREE community fun day for all the family as part of the Everyone Active Rural Roadshows. The roadshow is … Continue reading →

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Boddington Vintage Association will hold their annual rally on 7th and 8th September at Boddington. Expect vintage tractors, ploughing demonstrations and more. See more of the BVA’s activities on their web site.

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Friends of Woodford Halse School are holding a fund raising summer disco on 19th July, 6:30 to 11:00 p.m, at the Woodford Halse Social Club. Contacts are the School Office on 265900 or Claire Rose on 07940 554674.